Key Collector Comics
Phage
View Key Issues

Creation & Design

Phage was created as part of the Venom symbiote storyline, designed to explore the darker aspects of the symbiote powers.

Early Years

Initially introduced as one of the symbiote offspring, Phage was part of a group of characters that expanded the Venom mythos.

Character Development

Over the years, Phage has evolved from a mere antagonist to a more complex character, often struggling with his identity and the nature of his powers.

Cultural Reception

Phage has received mixed reviews, often seen as a lesser-known character compared to Venom and Carnage, but has gained a following among symbiote fans.

Character Details

Real Name:
Carlton Drake
First Appearance:
Venom: Lethal Protector #4
Aliases:
Phage
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Symbiote Group, The Sinister Six
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Regeneration, Symbiotic abilities
Equipment:
Symbiote suit
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Venom: Lethal Protector #4
Marvel ⋅ 1993
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Venom: Lethal Protector #4
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15

Key Facts

1st appearance of Scream

1st cameo appearance of Agony

1st cameo appearance of Lasher

1st cameo appearance of Phage

View more (2)

1st cameo appearance Riot

[April 2023 - Juno Temple’s casting in Venom 3 will likely cause speculation that she will portray Scream]

Venom: Lethal Protector #5
Marvel ⋅ 1993
View Details
Venom: Lethal Protector #5
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$20

Key Facts

1st full appearance of Phage

1st full appearance of Agony

1st full appearance of Riot

1st full appearance of Lasher

Carnage USA #2
Marvel ⋅ 2012
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (2)
Carnage USA #2
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$20

Key Facts

1st appearance of The Mercury Team, a US task force deployed to hunt down symbiotes equipped with the Life Foundation symbiotes: Phage, Lasher, Agony, Riot

Mercury Team was a Sym-Soldier program that became known as Project Venom

Copies ordered by retailers: 30,378

Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1
Non-Key
1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
View Details
Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$3
High
$12

Key Facts

Variant design cover art by Brian Level featuring Phage, Lasher, Riot, Agony

Extreme Carnage: Phage #1
Non-Key
Marvel ⋅ 2021
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (4)
Extreme Carnage: Phage #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$4

Key Facts

One-shot featuring the Life Foundation Symbiote, Phage

Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!

By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.

Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:

  • Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
  • Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])

At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!